Green Thursday

English

Etymology

Said to stem from the theme that this day's feast could include some fresh greenery because the first greenery of springtime is making its appearance during Holy Week, after a long winter of stored food only. The term has calques in various European languages.

Proper noun

Green Thursday

  2. Synonym of Maundy Thursday.

See also

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